Keep your bag closed and close to you at all times if possible with the opening towards your body

Close your purse and put it away before you leave the till

Try not to overload yourself with bags and coats

Avoid carrying your wallet or purse in a back trouser pocket

When you put money in your handbag, don’t let people see where you put it – especially when you are using an ATM

Do not leave your handbag, pushchair or shopping trolley unattended

When packing groceries in your car, never leave your handbag on the boot or roof of
your car

You can find more information about mobile phone and tablet security, together with lots more personal safety information, on the Suffolk Police website.

Extra security is available for smart phones and tablets by installing a tracking application. These ‘apps’ are available from your device’s application store and can help you locate lost phones/tablets or help police recover stolen devices using its GPS signal.

Make sure your device is locked when not in use as tracking apps can be deactivated by thieves if the device is not locked.